The Ostomy Friends Program

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The Ostomy Friends Program offers person-to-person support to people who have undergone ostomy surgery, so that they may achieve optimal physical and social recovery.

In this virtual training course, which is a prerequisite to be a Team Hope volunteer, we want to equip you with the competence and confidence you’ll need to be an effective friend to a new ostomate.

Course Content

Introduction
Types of Surgeries
Types of Interactions
Empathetic Listening – Listening to Validate
Empathetic Listening – Listening with Curiosity
The Ostomy Patient Bill of Rights
Friend Guidelines
Case Studies – Training Applied
Conclusion